Putin meets US envoys to discuss Trump peace plan for Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions with American envoys in Moscow on Monday as diplomatic efforts to broker a settlement in Ukraine gained momentum. The meetings centered on a US-backed proposal intended to provide a pathway toward ending hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.

As part of the ongoing negotiations, both Moscow and Kyiv committed to a temporary ceasefire on strikes targeting the other's capital cities. The three-day moratorium on attacks against Moscow and Kyiv is intended to create space for constructive dialogue between the warring parties and international mediators.

The US proposal under discussion represents the latest attempt to bring the two sides to the negotiating table after nearly three years of conflict. While specific details of the framework remain unclear, the willingness of both nations to observe the temporary restrictions on capital strikes suggests a degree of engagement with diplomatic channels.

The talks underscore international efforts to find a political settlement to the war, which has displaced millions and caused widespread destruction across Ukraine. Whether the current discussions will lead to substantive progress toward a durable agreement remains uncertain, though the resumption of high-level negotiations signals renewed diplomatic activity.